Career Outcomes
Preparation for a Lasting Career
Building a lasting career requires preparation, persistence, and the occasional foot in the door. Backed with an impressive resume and the right contacts, you’ll thrive on a global scale in business, communications, science, the arts, or any industry you choose.
of our graduates find a job
or enroll in graduate school
within nine months
of students participate
in an internship
Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Cal Lutheran has been named an "Opportunity College and University - Higher Access, Higher Earnings" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Only 16% of U.S. colleges and universities earned this designation.
This designation shows our commitment to student success and the real-world impact of a Cal Lutheran degree,
which gives our graduates a solid foundation for professional success.
Right after graduating, I started working in venture capital, with impact funds that invest in underrepresented founders. I secured a role at a $100 million venture fund that exclusively invested in the U.S. Latino startups. With my skills in marketing and data analytics, I was able to support the fund and its founders in various capacities. The environment at Cal Lutheran gave me the confidence to pursue my interests in venture capital, with a particular focus on supporting the Latino community.
Anastasia Martinez '22
Chief of Staff, Libra Leaders
What Employers Want
The skills you'll learn through our core curriculum are exactly what's in demand from employers.
93%
Want effective oral and written communication
93%
Want critical thinking and analytical reasoning
90%
Want employees to connect choices to ethical decisions
80%
Want students to acquire broad knowledge
Source: National Survey of Business and Non Profit Leaders, Association of American Colleges & Universities
Career & Graduate School Services
Our excellent career counselors in the Career Services Center will get in touch with you during your very first term on campus. They offer over 50 workshops each year on resume writing, interviewing, salary negotiations, applying to graduate schools, and other critical skills to help you begin your career successfully.